Ramanuj Goswami’s body was handed over to his family on Tuesday after the post-mortem examination at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), following his death in police custody in Guwahati. The development came a day after he died following an alleged escape attempt while being taken for a medical examination.
The 30-year-old was an accused in the murder of his wife, Riya Talukdar. His death has added a fresh layer to the case, with police examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and the sequence of events that led to his fatal fall.
Ramanuj Goswami body handed over after post-mortem
The post-mortem examination of Ramanuj Goswami was completed at GMCH on Tuesday. His body was subsequently handed over to his family, according to reports.
His family is expected to take the body to Gauripur in Dhubri district for the final rites. The handover followed the completion of the required medical and legal procedures.
The post-mortem was important because Goswami died while in police custody. Therefore, the findings may help establish the nature of his injuries and provide medical evidence about the circumstances of his death.
GMCH Superintendent Dr Devajit Choudhury had earlier said that no bullet injury was found on Goswami’s body. The statement came after questions were raised by his family over how he died.
How Ramanuj Goswami died in custody
According to police, Ramanuj Goswami was being taken from Hatigaon towards GMCH early Monday for a medical examination after he complained of uneasiness.
Police said he attacked members of the escort team and then jumped from the moving vehicle while allegedly attempting to escape. He fell near Narakasur Hills and sustained severe injuries.
He was brought to GMCH, where doctors declared him dead. Police have maintained that his death followed the alleged escape attempt.
However, the circumstances have drawn scrutiny because the incident occurred while Goswami was in police custody. His family has questioned the official account and sought clarity over his death.
Murder case involving Ramanuj Goswami
Ramanuj Goswami had been arrested in connection with the September 3 killing of his wife, Riya Talukdar, at their residence in Guwahati’s Beltola area.
Police alleged that Goswami killed and beheaded his wife following a dispute. Her severed head was later recovered from a refrigerator at the residence.
Goswami surrendered before police several days after the killing and was subsequently taken into custody. Investigators had also been examining physical and digital evidence as part of the murder probe.
Before his death, Goswami had made statements to the media about the killing. Police were also investigating the circumstances and possible motive behind the alleged murder.
Family raises questions over death
The death of Ramanuj Goswami has prompted questions from his family about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
His father expressed doubts about the police version and said the family wanted to examine the body. The family had also raised concerns after receiving information about how Goswami died.
Meanwhile, police and medical authorities have provided their accounts of the incident. The post-mortem examination was therefore a key procedural step in establishing the medical cause of death.
Additionally, the absence of bullet injuries reported by the GMCH superintendent addresses one concern raised publicly by the family, although the broader circumstances remain subject to investigation.
Investigation continues after Ramanuj Goswami death
The handover of Ramanuj Goswami’s body marks an important procedural development, but questions surrounding his death remain.
The police account states that he attempted to escape from custody and suffered fatal injuries after jumping from the moving vehicle. His family, however, has questioned that account.
Meanwhile, the investigation into the death will remain separate from the murder case involving his wife. The evidence gathered in both matters will be important in establishing the sequence of events.
Finally, the post-mortem findings and other investigative records are expected to provide further clarity. For now, the family has received the body, while the circumstances of Goswami’s death remain under scrutiny.
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